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City Dates & Girlfriends... And Vancouver Fashion Week!

Apr 20, 2011

Heading to Vancouver Fashion Week, and I'm all smiles!
We had just arrived, and there was so much excitement in the air ...or was it my glass of wine?
Our first show of the evening was Autobiographie from Paris, and (oops) turns out it was standing room only. Most of the seating was on a first come, first serve basis, or it was reserved for buyers and editors. But I happily stood near the back and snapped pictures. I had a blast regardless! The collection had several pieces that I loved. I was smitten by the designer's use of metallics, diverse colours, attention to detail, and gorgeous textures.
Next up? Dawn Sharp from Los Angeles, and a personal favourite of mine! I managed to sneak (shhh) into the front row for this one. I was hellbent on getting some great pictures for you guys!! I absolutely loved, loved the pieces from Dawn Sharp's collection... the fabrics were rich & sensual, the dresses were vintage inspired and very wearable. I especially adored her silky gowns, which featured gorgeous velvet trimmings. Beautiful!

And thank you so much for your sweet tweets about Vancouver Fashion Week, you guys! I will definitely be attending the next round of shows for spring, and I will know to show up early so that I can nab a great seat! Hope your having a fab Wednesday, my lovelies. xx veronika

PS -I also did a recent guest post on "XOXO, Nina." The lovely & sweet Nina interviewed me about the "how to's" of blogging, and I even share some of my photography tips too. Be sure to check it out!
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105 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    That sounds like such a fun evening! Glad you were able to attend and thanks for sharing these pictures. Can't wait to hear more about the other shows. Enjoy...I'll live vicariously through you!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  2. FashnlvrApril 20, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Looks like you had a great time!! I really like the dresses in the bottom photo on the left! That tan/beige/nude one I would love to have!
    Thanks for sharing your photos!!

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  3. FeeonaApril 20, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Oh this sounds like so much fun! Lovely dress by the way (-:

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  4. GertrudeApril 20, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Looks like a great evening! Thanks for sharing. Love the dress you're wearing :) xo

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  5. Mrs VintageApril 20, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Sounds great!

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  6. CaraApril 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Looks like you had a blast...love the photos of you chatting, you look beautiful!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com/

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  7. Courtney ErinApril 20, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Wow, there are some amazing pieces here - I love the feminine silhouettes in the Dawn Sharp collection!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  8. Jenn Agostinho-AlceeApril 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Great Photos V..looks like you had a fab time! and as always you look great♥

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  9. katie walkerApril 20, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    ohh this is so exciting!! looks like fun!

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  10. Julie and LaurenApril 20, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    This is adorable! I love these photos. Such an exciting event :)
    Xox

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  11. BlaceApril 20, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Awesome outfits on you two. And awesome runway! I love that the lady like look is back in. Now I just need to stock up on dresses.

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  12. Bekah McDuffieApril 20, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    That looks like so much fun! I am jealous! You have the best bangs in the blogging world, V!

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  13. BreApril 20, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    It looks like you had a blast! I know you recently wore this dress but I have to say it's fab and you made it look like a whole new dress.
    p.s. you look really cute chatting fashion.
    Cheers,
    Bre

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  14. Meisha.StyleApril 20, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    beautiful outfits!!!

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  15. AnhApril 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Looks like a fun event! I love the way you do your photos and posts!! <3

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  16. KelseyApril 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    lovely post! come checkout what i wear every wednesday! xoxo
    kelseyannesmith.blogspot.com

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  17. CollectionsApril 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    this looks so awesome! I've always wanted to go to a fashion show!

    Collections & Shopbop Giveaway

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  18. Aubrey and MelissaApril 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful! This looks like an amazing show to see, there are some gorgeous pieces here. I hope you have an amazing time at the shows!

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  19. CeeApril 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    The Dawn Sharp show looks fantastic! I love the retro silhouettes of the first two dresses in the third photo. Good for you for, ahem, sneaking in the the front row, because your photos are gorgeous! (It's becoming clear that I need to learn to use google so that I, too, can attend events at the next Vancouver Fashion Week- I can be a bit clueless sometimes.) So glad you had fun, and can't wait to hear all about it on Sunday!
    xox,
    Cee

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  20. LauraApril 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    You all look so chic! I love the shoes in Dawn Sharp.

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  21. Absolutely Mrs. KApril 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    love to see you having fun, and i even love it more because it is about fashion (fun+fashion= i love). that dress looks smashing the dark deep colors look so great with your gorgeous hair. how healthy is that hair!! so natural. the belt is accentuating your waist and i love the blue cardigan because it has the same length.

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  22. JennaStevieApril 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    This looks like so much fun, I love the first picture, it's so fabulous!!! I looove fashion shows
    xJennaD

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  23. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    ♥ Oh.. Nice post.)) Love your blog.)) ♥

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  24. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Great photos, I love the outfits! You look amazing too, looks like a fun time! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

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  25. SashaApril 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    You both are so adorable on the first picture! And I love your expressions on the "chatting fashion" ones! Cutie! Love that you had such a great opportunity!
    xo

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  26. simplyvonneApril 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    omg how FUN!!!! love all the photos!!!

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  27. The Suburb ExperimentApril 20, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I'm so jealous! It looks like you had a great time. I couldn't make it up there for this round - maybe I'll meet you at the spring shows! :)

    Jenn

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  28. Tanya DempseyApril 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Loving your blog. You're adorable. PS - I call my hubs "the hubs" too!

    November Grey & Secondhand Star

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  29. Antoinette MusikApril 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Gorgeous photos! Especially love the ones of you talking with your hands. I can tell you are a very charismatic person! looks like you had an absolute blast.

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  30. JenApril 20, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    This is so adorable and you look like an absolute delight to be around! You remind me of Keira Knightley in the third photo (who I think is gorgeous) and I see you rocking your new Dynamite dress!! ;)

    Hope you're having a great week V!
    Jen

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  31. BonnieApril 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I am so jealous of how awesome this night seems to have been. It looks super fun, and you look amazing.

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  32. jessApril 20, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    It looks like a great time.

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  33. GoodFrameofMindApril 20, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Thanks for sharing the great photos girl - sounds like it was an amazing time! Love the cute pictures of you and your friend walking down the street :)

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  34. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONApril 20, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    love these photos V! Looking gorge as usual...xo

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  35. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    J'adore your new header, love! And yay for fashion shows. I have a serious addiction to them. Looks like you had fun :)

    Xo,
    Erika

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  36. ChloeApril 20, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Cute, looks fab.

    C x
    http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com

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  37. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    this looks like such a blast, youre such a fashionista!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  38. Sandy a la ModeApril 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    looks like it was such a fun evening! i would love to go to a fashion show!

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  39. MelinaApril 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oh what a fun time this looks like!! Love the pieces from the Dawn Sharp, especially the first two dresses in the bottom left photo!

    xx Melina

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  40. AshleighApril 20, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Oh, how fun!! Both of these collections look wonderful but I'm really loving the silhouettes of Dawn Sharp, so lady-like & pretty!

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  41. Monica and WhitneyApril 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    You have the prettiest smile, ever.

    http://asktheduplex.blogspot.com/

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  42. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    girl, you're gorgeous, you could have been WALKING that show!

    cheers,
    yvonne
    modern.girl

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  43. Shea LennonApril 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    That sounds like fun! I've never been to a real fashion show before--I'm living through you on this one :)

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  44. HattitudeApril 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

    ooo vancouver fashion week!

    are you from canada?
    fellow canadian from toronto here!

    talk soon wild child
    -Hattie
    Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

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  45. AlexandraApril 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Both collections look amazing but I especially love Autobiographie's from what I can see. So pretty. And speaking of pretty, you look gorgeous (like usual) in all these pics!

    Can't wait to see you and the other ladies this weekend! So happy we're making this a regular thing. Hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday love :)

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

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  46. A Crimson KissApril 20, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    What a terrific night, and some truly divine clothes!

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  47. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I adore your outfit in the first set of pictures especially the dress and belt combination! I love how simple yet cute your blog is!


    :)

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  48. MiriamApril 20, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Great shots! You're so lucky to have attended such a great event :D
    I love your talking photo, candid shots are the best!
    M xo

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  49. NickiApril 20, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Hi! Thank you for the comment on my blog! I love the dress in the bottom-left corner, and the grey one with the frills along the neckline! Both are really cute =).
    Nicki
    http://singlittlebird.blogspot.com

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  50. Rosy (of Raindrops on Rosy)April 20, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    looks like so much fun so jealous

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  51. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Wow, this looks like such a great time! What an awesome opportunity :)

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  52. JunaluskaApril 20, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks for commenting on my blog!

    This looks like so much fun. I'm definitely a new fan of Dawn Sharp.

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  53. GabyApril 20, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I loved your guest post - you had some great tips! xx

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  54. a little ghost.April 20, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I hadn't heard of Dawn Sharp before but I love what I see here! Thanks!


    XO

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  55. DeniseAngelaApril 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I sadly had to decline my tickets this year due to other commitments.... love your photos.... the designs looked fabulous this year!

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  56. CoCoonApril 21, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Great post!! Totally makes me miss my home-town. Back in the summer and can't wait to see it in all it's glory. Thanks for the great photos!

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  57. TheresaApril 21, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Ah this looks spectacular and like oh so much fun! I'm slightly envious! ♥

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  58. GioiaApril 21, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Beautiful clothes, love the collections!
    xx

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  59. MoniqueApril 21, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Love this post!
    I am a new reader! Just found your blog! Loving it so far!

    Monique xx

    misszuman.blogspot.com

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  60. bettecApril 21, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Great dress on you! (Is that they Dynamite dress from an earlier post?) And the belt... from where? Maybe I have post-run brain but I haven't seen your usual outfit credits in this post?)

    I'm may check out FAT next week - those pictures should be... interesting... I went last year and it was CRAZY (cool). I'm not sure I'll be rocking any of the styles anytime soon but I am hoping for at least a little inspiration alongside some serious entertainment!

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  61. Some Korean Website HighjackerApril 21, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    oh just take a look at you girls on that glorious Vancouver day! i LOVE the candids while strolling down the street and both outfits, the print dresses with your over-top choices are like frosting on this gateau.

    my eyes just muscle flexed upon seeing Dawn Sharp's bits... any of them would be worn on this bod and totally repped out. the black & white dress is like gypsy met with Coco Chanel and had a chat about little house on the prairie. fab fash for sure! so cloak-and-dagger of you getting positioned in the front for that one, nice job lades!

    ANDDDD you know i would have been joining you in that glass of wine too ; ) ah well, soon enough we'll enjoy with 1 (3?), can't wait to see you this weekend lovely! gonna check out the guestage now. xo ♥

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  62. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love how the photos of you taking really show your mannerisms. So cute :)

    Melanie@Unravelled Threads
    Follow @UnraveldThreads on twitter!

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  63. Jardin de la ModeApril 21, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Amazing! Great pictures!
    x

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  64. CatApril 21, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I think that everytime we chat about fashion we should have a glass of wine in our hands :)

    Have a happy day, my friend!

    xx Cat

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  65. aliciafashionistaApril 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Sooooo excited for our date this weekend :) Going to be photo crazy I'm sure...what to wear? I didn't make it to VFW this year, but looks super fun Veronika xo

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  66. CorieApril 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    The outfits were awesome! Looks like a fab time. I can't wait until Atlanta Fashion Week in July!

    Def a new fan!

    itsmytaste.blogspot

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  67. Ashley, Lions Lace LattesApril 21, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Looks like Vancouver Fashion week was fun! I love all your photos. I'm so excited for more fahsion shows in Calgary. :)

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  68. From BroadwayApril 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    love your outfit!! the sequin!!

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  69. dear winsomeApril 21, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Looks like you had so much fun!! I'm going to go read your interview now!

    ♥
    Krystle
    http://dearwinsome.blogspot.com/

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  70. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Wonderfuö outfit! And great interview love it!! :-)

    My blog
    xoxo Michaela

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  71. Blake JacobsenApril 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Great photos! It looks as if you had a great time. :)

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  72. Morgan//Nuts and BowsApril 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Girl I love this looks like you had a blast! Also so in love with the new blog layout! Looks great!

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  73. TheLovelyHunterApril 21, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    i would love love love to see a real fashion show. i will def be looking up dawn sharp:)

    sofia

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  74. ashley nicole catherineApril 21, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    so fun!! just stumbled across your blog and so glad i did! love it! i'm your newest follower :)

    xo.ashley

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  75. VivApril 21, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    sounds like a great time! your outfit is perfection ;)



    myblissisthisway.blogspot.com

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  76. MApril 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Oooooh I love the camel shift dress from the Dawn Sharp collection! Stunning! Lucky girl that you got to be in the front for that show :)

    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things

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  77. EmmaApril 22, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    looks like fun, your dress is cute.

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  78. CecilieApril 22, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Nice photos! looks like you had a great time :)

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  79. Fashionable RoseApril 22, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    seems that you had a great time and saw beautiful pieces !!

    i have get you an award! check my blog if you want to see which one xx

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  80. Janelle HaskinApril 22, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    What a fun girl date!!

    xo
    Janelle

    www.janellehaskin.etsy.com

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  81. AnastasijaApril 22, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    The devil number 666 is gone:) I'm your follower No 667!:)LOL Amazing blog!

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  82. Stiene SaenenApril 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Great post, looks nice! :D x

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  83. SanamApril 22, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Awesome pics, it sounds like you had an amazing time at the show :D How many shows did you attend? :)


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  84. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysApril 22, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Ooh, Vancouver fashion week. I never went, all the years I was there. A bit silly, really. Anyway, I love that cream dress on the bottom left--very Mad Men. : )

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  85. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    You are so adorable and you look so bubbly and happy as I would be as well of course! This sounds like so much fun and the Dawn Sharp collection is adorable!

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  86. GribouillageApril 22, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Lucky girl, It's so cool !!

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  87. christine doneeApril 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    gah I love it!

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  88. TristanaApril 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Wonderful

    www.moitristana.com

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  89. AnastasijaApril 23, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    So cute and interesting pictures, u look magnificent!:)

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  90. SiennaApril 23, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    darling dress and great pics!

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  91. FASHION TALESApril 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Looks like such a fun event, you guys look great in your outfits. I love Vancouver sadly only go now for work visits. Have a great weekend. -xxoo

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  92. LouiseApril 23, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Sigh... you are one lucky duck! Thank you for sharing all this gorgeousness with us!

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  93. wishful nalsApril 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    sounds like so much fun!

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  94. Annalise April 23, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Looks like you had a lot of fun. Great designs you got to see too.
    XOXO

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  95. MalloryApril 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    wow this is amazing! lucky girl :)


    mallory
    whitwatwear

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  96. BethyApril 24, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Thanks for stopping over at my blog to say hello! So glad you did because you're blog is so lovely and you've got some snazzy outfits (not to mention great remixing ideas).

    -Bethy

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  97. Rachel, Cold KneesApril 24, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Amazing pics, you look lovely as always :) Sounds like such a great event to go to! xx

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  98. MilaApril 24, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Ooooh great looks!

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  99. Becca [Free Honey]April 24, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I really like the semi-candid photos at the beginning of the post. You look like such a carefree city gal! Just strutting around the city.

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  100. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    You are so cute! Love the blog :) and thanks for the comment :) I am now a follower!

    Xo galmeetsglam.com

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  101. Dearest LouApril 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    i love your outfit! you look so dang pretty i'm glad you had a great time!
    xo

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  102. Louise (Fifth Sparrow)April 24, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Love the photos V, the "chatting fashion" one is quite adorable! The shows look pretty lovely too- Dawn Sharp's is completely gorgeous, can I PLEASE have that cape?? xx

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  103. VirginieApril 24, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    You are too cute for words Veronika! Fashion week sounds like a great time :)

    Love that interview too, very inspirational! Connecting with bloggers definitely is one of the best things about blogging!

    Virginie’s Cinema

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  104. Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSIONApril 24, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    GAH NO WAY. That sounds so fabulous. I'm so envious of you.

    Also, just a side note, I am completely in love with Vancouver. Best city in Canada.

    AWESOME AND ENVY INDUCING POST, M'FRIEND. Hehe.

    QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

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  105. cristina petreMay 4, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    love your outfits!
    stylingphotodiary

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